The Loop

The boys discuss the PGA Tour’s recent proposals for 2026, who they benefit, who they hurt, and why the fans are the ultimate losers again. Plus, the best player on the planet RIGHT NOW, the golfiest thing in golf and a debate about Fall golf weather.

The boys recap J.T. Poston’s Shriners win and discuss the TGL’s schedule release, which came with more than a few head-scratchers. Plus, ZOZO Championship best bets.

The boys talk about the ridiculous Ryder Cup ticket prices that made the rounds this week. Plus, we tip our cap to prolific winner Matt McCarty and make our picks for the Shriners Open.

2023 U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark joins us on this episode and dishes on all the trash talk at the Presidents Cup. Plus, we dive into Rory McIlroy’s latest controversial comments and get a boots-on-the-ground report from the Ryder Cup captain’s press conference.

The boys fully digest a wild week at the Presidents Cup, where the U.S. won in another rout. Fortunately, the event still provided plenty of entertainment and plenty of controversy. Plus, we have a chat with seven-time NHL All-Star Erik Karlsson, who is set to start his second season as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins and his 16th in the league.

John Smoltz joins us this week and tells us a wild story of how his golf career nearly ended due to a freak injury. Plus, the boys discuss Billy Horschel’s potential path to the Hall of Fame and debate if Lydia Ko is now in the discussion for LPGA Player of the Year with Nelly Korda.

Alex, Steve and CP discuss the new mental approach for Patton Kizzire, which includes hugging trees and singing Disney songs. It helped the 38-year-old end a lengthy win drought, so we’ll be trying the same routine soon. Plus, an eventful Solheim Cup and Myers and CP both suffer serious heartbreak on the golf course.

The boys recap a massive week for Andrew “Beef” Johnston, a former golf folk hero who is coming out of a multi-year slump on the DP World Tour. Plus, we hammer the nail into the coffin of our New York Giants and look ahead to the return of the PGA Tour with the Procore Championship in Napa.

Alex, Steve and CP discuss the dud finish at East Lake, where Scottie Scheffler capped off an incredible season with his first FedEx Cup victory. We also talk about what was good (and bad) about the inaugural Creator Classic. Plus, Stevie’s run as a single-digit handicap comes to an unfortunate end (for now).

U.S. Amateur champion Josele Ballester joins us live from Arizona State. Keegan Bradley comes up clutch and Lydia Ko ends her lengthy major drought.